Fuel Tank Paint ?

[roadman5312]

Pulled the fuel tank today, very nice, clean inside. Surface rust outside,minor. Any suggestions on a paint ? I know they were galvanized not painted from the factory, but I want it to look nice. Thanks in advance. 

[cordodge]

I used tank tone, got it from Roseville looks pretty good

[roadman5312]

I used tank tone, got it from Roseville looks pretty good

                Thanks, I'll look into that. 

[anlauto]

I like Seymore's Stainless Steel paint

[tommyg29]

Two for Eastwoods tank tone.
Used it a couple years ago on my brand new tank. I didnt like the shiny look. Here it is a couple months after painting. Its a flat look.

[4Cruizn]

I clear coated mine prior to installation . . . . 

[burdar]

Get some EvapoRust.  Scrub the outside of the tank with 0000 steel wool dipped in the EvapoRust.  Once the tank is clean, either clear it or rub it down with WD-40. I would not paint it.    Obviously, it depends on the extent of the rust.  If it's just surface rust, then the above will work. 

[roadman5312]

       Thanks guys, I'm going to test all the suggestions on some spare sheetmetal then see what Jim likes. 

[74 challenge]

maybee too late but another vote for Tank Tone. Looks awesome, lasted just over 2 years now.

[roadman5312]

I decided to try the Seymour Stainless, came out very nice on a test piece. I'll put up a pic after the tank is painted.

[tommyg29]

Not sure what the finish was from the factory, but here is what the inside of a replacement tank looks like

[anlauto]

I hope you flipped the picture, otherwise your float is stuck

[tommyg29]

I hope you flipped the picture, otherwise your float is stuck

The tank was standing on end and the camera was pointed straight down